Diabetes and obesity
Diabetes Health Matters with Dr Joan St John
27/03/2025, 18:30 GMT
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Join Dr Joan St John and Debbie Musendeki, Obesity Clinical Lead Nurse at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, for an informative and supportive session on diabetes and obesity, its causes, and how small changes can lead to big health benefits.
Topics include:
- How healthcare professionals can approach the topic of obesity in a sensitive and helpful way
- Practical lifestyle adjustments that fit your daily routine
- The health benefits of even modest weight loss, including improved energy and well-being
This session is for everyone, whether you’re living with diabetes and obesity, or a healthcare professional looking for practical ways to support people living with diabetes. Whether you’re seeking expert advice or simple, sustainable strategies to approach obesity in a positive and effective way, this discussion will offer valuable insights to help you feel your best.
Disclaimer: Eli Lilly and Company has provided sponsorship to Diabetes Africa to support the costs of running ‘Diabetes Health Matters’. Eli Lilly and Company has not had any input into the programme content for this event series or selection of speakers.
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Dr Joan St John
GPwER Diabetes, Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, UK
Dr Joan St John is a General Practitioner (GP) with special interest in diabetes, and is currently working as GP Clinical lead in Diabetes for an area of North-West London, UK. She also works as part of the multi-disciplinary award-winning Brent Integrated Diabetes Service. Summary
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Further information
With ‘Diabetes Health Matters’, Dr Joan St John shares her lifetime experience caring for people from many different backgrounds and origins to tackle the hottest topics encountered through her practice. Dr St John brings together people with lived experience, healthcare professionals and other experts for a series of meetings focused particularly on African and Caribbean health. But the information you will hear about is universal and can be used by anyone.
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